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Washington Post: The Photo McCain Wanted

Washington Examiner: Joe Biden’s coal-fired gaffe machine

N.Y. Times: Editorial Observer: Wasilla Watch: Sarah Palin and the Rape Kits

L.A. Times: Palin talks to Couric — and if she’s lucky, few are listening

USA Today: Astronomers spot a ‘bizarre’ strobe light star – Science Fair

Politico: Climbing from the wreckage

ABC News: The Note: You Break It…

CBS News: Exclusive: Palin On Foreign Policy

Fox News: Neighbors Defend Texan Accused of Murdering Teen Over Snacks

CNN: Woman goes raw, loses more than half herself

Wall Street Journal: WaMu Fails, Is Sold Off to J.P. Morgan

MSNBC: Debate is on; McCain agrees to participate

Congressional Quarterly: Ratings Say Obama Has Put Virginia, North Carolina and Indiana in Play

NPR: JPMorgan Chase Buys Washington Mutual

Roll Call: When Campaigns Lie, What Should the Voters Do?

Bloomberg: Wachovia Slumps After WaMu’s Seizure, Bailout Impasse

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